Buch, Englisch, 150 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g
Reihe: BPS Key Topics in Psychology
Buch, Englisch, 150 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g
Reihe: BPS Key Topics in Psychology
ISBN: 978-1-032-60667-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This highly accessible book provides an overview of the discipline of political psychology. It breaks down political psychology into five key areas that discuss the history, impact and future directions of the subject. The book covers the origins of the discipline, an overview of the most important theories in political psychology, a discussion of methodology, how political psychology is applied in practice in terms of policy, as well as a discussion of the emerging areas in political psychology research.
It captures the state of the art in the discipline, introducing students to political psychology, and how it can address major societal challenges. Importantly, the book describes how political psychology can be applied in policy-making, enhancing readers’ opportunities to apply the empirical and analytical material in a range of global contexts.
Providing a handy introduction to political psychology, this book will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of political psychology, social psychology, and political behaviour. It will also be useful reference point for students and teaching resource for lecturers in the fields of political communication.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
SECTION 1: KEY FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1. What is Political Psychology?
Chapter 2. The Foundations of Contemporary Political Psychology
SECTION 2: KEY THEORIES
Chapter 3. Authoritarianism
Chapter 4. Personality and Political Behaviour
Chapter 5. Intragroup Dynamics: Norms, Conformity, and Obedience
Chapter 6. The Psychology of Intergroup Relations
Chapter 7- Political Information Processing
Chapter 8. Emotions and Political Behaviour
SECTION 3: KEY METHODOLOGIES
Chapter 9. Key Methodologies in Political Psychology
SECTION 4: KEY IMPACTS
Chapter 10. Using Political Psychology to Address Contemporary Political Challenges and Improve Policy-making
SECTION 5: KEY EMERGING AREAS
Chapter 11. Emerging Areas in Political Psychology
